How do they fix performance glitches when doing post-production on "live" recordings? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Nov 16, 2009 - 9 answers

How much money should I try to raise to get 8 kids in a studio, with a producer, to cut some songs? I'm working with 8 inner city students in the city of Chicago. They all have a passion for music, but limited experience with music. They all write, rap, and a few of them can sing like crazy. I just received a kickstarter invitation, and have no idea where I should set my sites. [more inside]
posted by allthewhile on Nov 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Does anyone know what studio/ stage the majority of Mr. Show was filmed in? I think the first season, or at least the first episode, was filmed in a different location than the rest of the series. Curious as to where that was as well.
posted by joechip on Oct 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How do FOBA studio stands lift up? [more inside]
posted by kepano on Oct 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I am looking for recommendations for a recording interface and self-powered monitors. [more inside]
posted by Zenabi on Oct 8, 2009 - 2 answers

We want to add a wood stove to my wife's studio, currently under construction. Is outside combustion air a must or a maybe? [more inside]
posted by ulotrichous on Oct 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I am considering renting out an artist's studio space and squatting in it temporarily, does anyone have any experience in this? Good idea, bad idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2009 - 21 answers

What equipment do I need to take clear photographs of 2-d artwork from above? [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Sep 24, 2009 - 8 answers

What should I put on the wall in my new home studio? [more inside]
posted by cronholio on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

I just bought a dinky music mixer for my PC, and would like some suggestions on specific tracks to try out on it. Would also like suggestions on bands to use in general. [more inside]
posted by TimeTravelSpeed on Jun 12, 2009 - 9 answers

A few quick questions about home music recording, including gear and technique... [more inside]
posted by DMan on Jun 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to (re)build a small, mostly digital studio in my office. I write and play mostly indy pop, typically using no more than 16 tracks with a mix of electronic and acoustic instruments. Although I have a ton of gear, most of that will remain in boxes. I'm going for a smallish singer/songwriter production suite. [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

What are the go to guides for learning to light in production environments? [more inside]
posted by shmegegge on Mar 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Where in NYC can I get one of those photographic portraits as were common in high school in the mid-90's, with the laser or forest background and such?
posted by Sticherbeast on Mar 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Mefi broadcasting experts: suggest broadcast automation software for the radio station of the organization I do IT support for... [more inside]
posted by stenseng on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it possible to use Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition to create a simple website and to then easily convert the site to plain html? [more inside]
posted by therubettes on Jan 14, 2009 - 3 answers

MadridApartmentSearch Filter: I recently moved to Madrid to study for a year, but have a terrible experience with my current flatmates and I'm looking for another place to stay. Can I expect to find a studio apartment in the sub-400euro range, or is it too much to ask for? [more inside]
posted by charls on Nov 1, 2008 - 5 answers

The command window (in XP) flashes for just a second and then goes away when executing "Hello, World!" program written in Visual C++ express edition. [more inside]
posted by amsterdam63 on Sep 24, 2008 - 10 answers

I am looking for gift ideas for my boyfriend who is moving into his new studio soon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I best set up a question regarding furniture rearrangement (in terms of spatially rearranging things, with measurements) on the Internet, and is Ask Mefi the best source or are there other communities that would be better? Are there Flash tools that let you post furniture floorplans and let others come and rearrange things? Alternatively, for advice simply on arrangement of furniture, how much might a professional's advice be, and would an interior decorator be the profession to turn to? (Do they still call themselves interior decorators? It seems a '70s term.) [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Jun 11, 2008 - 12 answers

How can an older-than-he-looks 20 year-old guy get into a 21+ music event in Studio B? [more inside]
posted by bkudria on Jun 7, 2008 - 23 answers

RecordingStudioFilter: Advice sought on how to run a collective no-budget underground (literally) studio; starting immediately. lots [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on May 31, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I find artist space? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a recording studio in Manhattan or Brooklyn that can record Drums, Standup Bass, and Ukulele (at the same time, not overdubbed), in Logic Studio. I'd then like to have the Logic Project files given to me, so I can work on the rest of the arrangement in my bedroom. [more inside]
posted by defenestration on May 7, 2008 - 9 answers

So I built a small but first rate recording studio on the back of my property for personal use and to make a little money on the side recording others. Two friends of mine ask to use the space half the week to make money for themselves recording commercial jingles. They have brought in a lot of nice equipment that I enjoy using almost exclusively. They've given me a small amount of money in the past but it's come time to discuss a more professional and fair arrangement of who owes who what. [more inside]
posted by protocool on Apr 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there any sort of discography for albums created/recorded at Studio PASS? What was the story behind Studio PASS anyway? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Mar 30, 2008 - 1 answer

My little bedroom studio could use some help. It's hard to find a spot where the mics and guitar pickups don't pick up RF noise. [more inside]
posted by scottandrew on Feb 19, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm trying to find a place that rents out soft boxes/umbrellas for outside rentals in Boston. I have a studio in my school that I am using for photo shoots but I do not have a soft box nor an umbrella which I desperately need. I am wondering if there are any places that rent them out for a day or two. Thanks in advance! [more inside]
posted by cheero on Jan 28, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me find podcasts with musicians in the studio [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Jan 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Will you help me set up a simple yet functional home recording studio? [more inside]
posted by kjl291 on Dec 29, 2007 - 13 answers

Garage studio advice: Help me best configure the space we have for recording. [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Dec 18, 2007 - 8 answers

So I want to buy a standalone digital audio workstation for a small but serious project studio, and I'd love feedback from folks with hands-on experience. I've narrowed the choices to Yamaha's AW1600, the Boss BR-1600CD, and the newish Zoom HD16CD. Of course there is . . . [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Sep 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Please help me make the best choice for a tattoo parlour in the Tempe, AZ area for my first ink. [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Aug 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Help with photo-shoot on the cheap! [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Aug 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for a concise title / job description for the music-related service I provide. [more inside]
posted by yorick on Jul 26, 2007 - 9 answers

Bad Weather Photography-Filter: I'm photographing a wedding this Saturday at a beautiful estate in the country, the main venue being an ancient Tythe Barn. Lovely, but for one problem - according to the long-range forecast, we might be expecting torrential rain during the day so all the formals may need to be relocated inside a very dark building. Please, hive-mind, help a natural light photographer with some tips on shooting groups in a semi-studio set-up? [more inside]
posted by dogsbody on Jul 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I need help with lighting solutions for a exhibition space/studio. [more inside]
posted by austinlee on Jul 10, 2007 - 7 answers

A friend of mine (reggae dj, sound engineer, A&R) called me about trying to get jobs through Music Jobs. She said it took her something like 30 minutes to fill out her profile, and only at the end did they hit her up for money. This gives me the willies: that sort of trick seems suspicious, and I wonder how legit or worthwhile the site really is. Has anyone had success (or otherwise) with these folks, and are they worth it?
posted by mjbraun on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

What is the best way to startup a small scale art gallery? I'm moving to a new apartment next week. The front room is an old store front. The previous tenant used it as a small art gallery. I'd like to continue this every so often. Not every month but when I get a really good show organized. I'm not concerned about making any money just mostly about showing off work I like. Do I have to register it as a business or non profit organization? Although, it's going to be small scale I would like to do some advertising as well. Not a whole lot but enough to get peoples attention. I'm really new to all this so I don't know very much about it. I've been thinking of some solutions like calling it an exhibition space and if someone wants to purchase something I'll just refer them to the artist and let them handle it themselves. Will that make things more complicated than necessary? Any advice would be very much appreciated.
posted by austinlee on May 11, 2007 - 4 answers

Suggestions for filling extra space in NYC apartment? [more inside]
posted by BE ADEQUITE on May 8, 2007 - 14 answers

What is the best, least expensive way to research the industrial history of a factory building in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY? [more inside]
posted by R. Mutt on Apr 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I've been asked to take some headshots for a friend of a friend who will be using the shots for entry into a beauty contest. I don't have a studio or studio lighting. Is there a way to rig up a portrait studio on a budget? What would I need? [more inside]
posted by inviolable on Apr 20, 2007 - 13 answers

My tiny studio apartment is driving me crazy. No matter what I do, the place looks cluttered. Are there resources out there for a guy like me? [more inside]
posted by indiebass on Apr 10, 2007 - 27 answers

Are there any general rules for interior decorating, with emphasis on making the best use of space? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Mar 16, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I make new folk music? [more inside]
posted by brautigan on Mar 5, 2007 - 12 answers

How to find a decently-priced studio flat in London? I have looked everywhere you can imagine: Gumtree, Findaproperty, etc etc etc and am getting super frustrated with hours of unsuccessful virtual househunting... [more inside]
posted by heartofglass on Mar 4, 2007 - 11 answers

I am recording drums into a sound card that allows for eight inputs. What I am searching for is a mixboard that will allow me to do a direct line out from each channel. The main constraint being that it needs at least 8 xlr inputs and an output for each so I can keep each part of the kit on seperate tracks. Finally, it would hopefully be under $500 to acquire this 'magical' mixer. So can anyone make some recommendations?
posted by occidental on Feb 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a source of cheap foam core board. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Feb 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Lo-fi group recording: how can I record a 6-8 person sing-along choir cleanly if I don't already own a bunch of headphones and splitters? [more inside]
posted by cortex on Feb 7, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a good suggestion on a MIDI to DIN converter [more inside]
posted by vansly on Feb 2, 2007 - 4 answers